Music Discoveries, Anne Crosby Gaudet

Have you explored the Mixolydian mode on your harp?

With its warm, open sound and gently folk-like character, Mixolydian music often feels both familiar and a little unexpected. It is a beautiful mode for the harp—and it appears in many of my original compositions and arrangements.

In this new blog post, I’ve gathered 13 Mixolydian harp solos, arranged by level from elementary through late intermediate. Whether the mode is new to you or already one of your favourites, I hope you’ll discover a piece that inspires you!

Read the blog and explore all 13 pieces:
https://musicdiscoveries.shop/blogs/music-collections/13-harp-pieces-to-explore-in-the-mixolydian-mode

Which Mixolydian piece is your favourite to play? 🎶

Okay GenX-ers, this one is for you!

Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper) harp music : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Explore the har...

🌳 Do you own a small harp with bass C as the lowest string?

One of the things I love most about a small harp is that it can go almost anywhere.

My own harp journey began on a simple black Harpsicle harp with no levers. That little harp taught me that you don't need a large instrument to make beautiful music. Even today, I still enjoy taking a small harp to a quiet park, a weekend getaway, or simply sitting beneath a shady tree on a summer afternoon.

I've gathered 11 of my favourite elementary to early intermediate pieces into a new blog article. Every piece fits a small harp with bass C as the lowest note, uses no sharps or flats, and includes links to sheet music and performance videos. Several also have free mini lessons to help you get started.

Whether you've just begun playing or you're looking for new music to enjoy outdoors this summer, I hope you'll discover something you'll love.

🌿 Read the article here:
https://musicdiscoveries.shop/blogs/music-collections/11-beautiful-harp-pieces-for-small-harps-no-levers-required

I'd love to know... where is your favourite place to play your small harp? 💚

🌕 As June draws to a close, the Strawberry Moon rises in the evening sky, casting its warm glow across the landscape. Inspired by those peaceful summer nights, this gentle harp solo flows in a relaxed 6/8 meter, creating an easy, lilting rhythm that invites you to slow down and simply listen.

This is an early intermediate arrangement available in two versions:
• F Major for large harps
• C Major for small harps with bass C as the lowest string

This recording is a simple audio reference to help you hear the piece while you explore the sheet music. I'll be releasing a polished performance video in the coming weeks. You'll find the link to the sheet music in the YouTube description.

Enjoy! 🍓🍓🍓🍓

Strawberry Moon, dreamy harp music : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Explore the har...

A helpful tip for anyone purchasing sheet music through Sheet Music Plus (or Sheet Music Direct).

Many of my popular song arrangements must be sold on their platforms due to licensing requirements. Recently, I've heard from customers who were surprised to discover they had signed up for a monthly membership when they thought they were simply purchasing a piece of sheet music.

So I took a closer look at the checkout process and can see how easy it would be to miss the fine print.

If you're purchasing a single arrangement and do not want a monthly subscription, click the grey "Add to Cart" button rather than the large orange purchase button.

I've created this simple graphic to show exactly what I mean.
Of course, if you enjoy the benefits of a subscription service and regularly purchase sheet music, it may be a great fit for you. I simply wanted to help you make an informed choice before checking out.

I hope you find this helpful!